How do you book a shelter in Denmark?
Booking, confirmation and arrival times
Short answer
Some state shelters can be booked up to 3 months ahead on book.naturstyrelsen.dk. A booking runs from 12.00 on the day you arrive to 12.00 the next day, and it gives you priority to the shelter itself, not to the whole site. You get an email 10 days before and must confirm at least 6 days before, or the booking is cancelled. After confirming, you must take the shelter into use by 20.00.
Why
- Booking is done online, up to 3 months ahead.
- An unconfirmed booking is cancelled automatically.
- Arrive by 20.00 or you lose your priority.
Details
The same booking site also handles camp sites for groups and fire huts and packed lunch huts (bålhytter and madpakkehuse).
Tip
Put a reminder in your calendar 6 days before your trip so you do not forget to confirm.
What may differ
Not all shelters can be booked, and private or municipal shelters may use other systems.
Common misconception
Every shelter in Denmark must be booked in advance.
What actually happens
Many shelters cannot be booked: the first to arrive may use them for up to two nights.
People also ask
- Are shelters free in Denmark?
- How many nights can you stay in a shelter?
- Where can you find shelters in Denmark?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Prices, rules and booking terms change, so check with the place you book and the official sources.
AccommodationRelated questions
-
Where can a school class or group stay overnight in Copenhagen?
Hostels with group and school camp offers are a common option for classes visiting Copenhagen.
-
Do you need a permit or registration to rent out your home to tourists in Denmark?
A private person who lets a home to holiday guests on a non-commercial basis needs no permit, as long as the yearly day limits are kept.
-
How much can you earn tax-free renting out your home in Denmark in 2026?
For short-term rental of a home or room you live in (under 4 months), the tax-free allowance in 2026 is 35,100 kr.
-
What are the Airbnb rules in Copenhagen?
In Copenhagen you may let your whole home for holiday purposes for up to 30 days per calendar year, or up to 70 days if the rental goes through an intermediary such as Airbnb.